Counseling Center – A Better Day Counseling Center
At 168 S Main Street in Torrington, Connecticut, A Better Day Counseling Center provides mental health and substance abuse counseling services to individuals and families. The practice is led by Jennifer Lynn Pratt, who holds credentials listed as MS, LADC, MAC, and ICAADC.
The center delivers individual therapy, family and marital therapy, and group therapy sessions. Therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and person-centered therapy. Clinical focus areas span substance use disorders, addiction, alcohol use, drug abuse, depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship difficulties, and adjustment disorders.
Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available, and the practice is currently accepting new clients. Session fees listed on the site range from $150 for a 30-minute psychotherapy session to $200 for a 60-minute session, with psychiatric diagnostic evaluations priced at $250. Insurance accepted includes Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Medicaid, Optum, and United Healthcare. Online payment is also accepted.
The practice is located in Torrington, CT 06790-6448, with a zip code placing it in Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut. Clients may reach the center by phone at 860-375-5949. An online client portal is available for appointment scheduling and communication with the practice. The site notes that emergency situations require contacting 911 rather than the practice directly.
The clinician describes her approach as down-to-earth, empathetic, and compassionate, with a commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment. The dual focus on mental health conditions and substance use disorders reflects the center’s positioning as a resource for clients dealing with co-occurring or intersecting concerns. The practice’s evidence-based framework, insurance acceptance across major carriers, and availability of telehealth sessions collectively describe the scope of services offered as stated on the practice website.